1. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Arusha, URT Sudan Prof. Mustafa. M.O Ahmed DG, SNRRA Prepared by: M Y Hamadalneel SAT Administrator RAF/9/038: Final Co-ordination Meeting on Self Assessment of Regulatory Infrastructures and Networking of Regulatory Bodies in Africa 2-6/12/2013

2. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency 17/02/20162 Sudan

3. IAEA  The administrative framework of the Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority is : 17/02/20163 Administrative Framework Ministry of science and Technology Radiation Safety Directorate Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA) Nuclear Safety Institute Directorate Emergency office

4. IAEA  Use of ionizing radiation started very early in Sudan, mainly in the medical field; and later in industry, agriculture, etc,.  In 1971 an act has been issued to regulate the use of ionizing radiation in the county, the act was under the ministry of health (MoH).  In 1996 the Sudan Atomic Energy Corporation Act (SAEC) was issued, replacing the Atomic Energy Commission established by the Act of 1972.  The 1996 act assigned the SAEC as a regulator and as a provider of nuclear technology and applications in the country.  The SAEC board assigned in the 1996 act a national committee “Radiation Protection Technical Committee” (RPTC) to take control of the regulatory activities on behalf of the board. 17/02/20164 Legislation

5. IAEA  In February 2010 a decree of the Minster of the ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) establishes an independent Regulatory Body under the name “Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA”.  This SNRRA replaces the Radiation Protection Technical Committee (RPTC) established under 1996 Act.  The new nuclear act is now under preparation to ensure consistency with international safety standards (Nuclear Law, 2011).  The new nuclear act will repeal the present enabling legislation, providing for the establishment of one, effectively independent, regulatory body.  The first draft of this was revised by the IAEA.  The IAEA comments have been considered in the final draft.  This draft has been sent to the council of ministers for process. 17/02/20165 Legislation

6. IAEA  The Board consist of 14 members from most stakeholders including a director of the Regulatory Body.  Currently, members of the SNRRA are drawn from the following national agencies and institutions:  Sudan Atomic Energy Commission;  Ministry of Health;  Ministry of Energy and Mining;  The Sudan Customs;  National Security Board;  Security Forces in charge of the protection of strategic and governmental premises;  The Police Force;  Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization;  College of Radiography and Radiotherapy, University of Sudan;  Ministry of Justice; and  Civil Defense.  Higher Council for the Environment.  Director SNRRA. 17/02/20166 Legislation

7. IAEA The following Regulations and Safety Guides, have been issued in accordance with 1996 Act which are still valid:  Regulations on General Procedures for Radiation Protection, 1996;  Regulations on Basic Requirements for Radiation Protection and Dose Limits, 1996  Regulation on Authorization Procedures in Radiation Practices, 1996;  Regulation on Control and Management of Radioactive Waste, 1998;  Regulation on Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials, 1998;  Safety Guide for Protection in Nuclear Medicine Departments, 1998;  Safety Guide for Protection in Industrial Radiography, 1998. 17/02/20167 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Regulations and guidance

8. IAEA The following safety guides has been drafted in 2010:  Code of practice on radiation protection in diagnostic and interventional radiology.  Code of practice on radiation protection in education and research.  Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy.  Safety Guide for Protection in Nuclear Medicine Departments,(to update and replace the old one).  Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in well logging and nuclear gauges. 17/02/20168 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Regulations and guidance

9. IAEA  A formal Agreement between the SAEC and the Sudan Customs has been signed in 2009 in controlling the import and export of all radiation sources.  In November 2006 both of MoST and MoH signed a MOU; according to this agreement the MoST will have the right to inspect all medical facilities that use radiation sources after giving a general announcement.  In October 2012 SNRRA signed MoU with Customs for controlling the import and export of all radiation sources. 17/02/20169 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Coordination and Cooperation at the National Level

10. IAEA  Sudan joined to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since 1958.  Sudan joined to charter of the forum of nuclear regulatory bodies in Africa (FNRBA) in may 2010.  Sudan joined to Arab Regulators formed by the Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA) for the exchange of safety related information with the Arab States. 17/02/201610 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 International Cooperation

11. IAEA  The establishment of a national committee for the management of radiological and nuclear emergency (CRNEM - 2007).  Building a national competence for the planning and response.  Establishment of the legislative frame work for planning and response for emergencies (Classification of radiation sources Emergency plans, National Emergency Plan, Transboundary emergency).  Establishing response teams at the relevant responding organizations.  Raising the safety and security awareness.  Strengthening the national regulatory control for the radiation sources. 17/02/201611 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Governmental infrastructure for emergency preparedness and response

12. IAEA  Sudan started to prepare a draft plan of the first nuclear power plant (NPP).  The national strategy for nuclear power programme forecasts a total capacity of 4400 MWe to be installed during time span from 2019 to 2030.  The proposed rated power of single unit is in the range of 600- 1000 MWe. 17/02/201612 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Nuclear Power Programme

13. IAEA  The draft of National Nuclear Law aimed at upgrading the regulatory umbrella in the country to cope with the new national policy of embarking on nuclear programme is now under the process of approval.  Once it enters into force, the National Nuclear and Radiological Regulator, the authority that would be formed is legally capacitated to issue all the necessary regulations and codes consistent with international standards for the management of nuclear activities. 17/02/201613 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Nuclear Power Programme

14. IAEA  A notification system is in place and being implemented.  RAIS 3.0 is being used and all sealed sources in the country have been registered.  The category distribution of the radioactive sources 17/02/201614 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Notification and National Register of Radiation Sources: Number of Sources Category 61 1472 1723 325Total Number of X- ray Machines TOTALIndustrialMedical 632153479

15. IAEA  The requirements for authorization by licensing have been established in the Act 1996 article 11 (o) and the regulations there in.  The SNRRA (formerly RPTC) may conduct a preauthorization inspection to verify information provided in the application form and supportive safety documentation.  Such an inspection can also be conducted prior to a renewal of a license.  A procedure has been established for licensing that include a specified time frame for the review and safety assessment of an application.  The SNRRA formally decides whether to grant the authorization and, if appropriate, impose conditions or limitations on the operator’s subsequent activities. 1996 Act does not provide for the rejection of license and this has been addressed in the new Act. 17/02/201615 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Authorization

16. IAEA  The programme for the renewal of authorizations is currently not fully based on the type of practice or the categorization of sources.  The validity of an authorization (license or registration) is two years for a diagnostic radiology department, one year for nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, and well logging & NDT, and three years for nuclear gauges.  Procedures still have to be established for amendments, renewals, suspensions or revocations of authorizations. Facilities licensed in 2013 17/02/201616 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Authorization TOTALIndustrialMedical 19148

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18. IAEA  SNRRA has established inspection checklists for industrial applications (NDT, Gauges, logging) and Medical applications ( Diagnostic, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy) the checklists are based on those developed by the IAEA. Facilities Inspected in 2013 17/02/201618 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Inspection TOTALIndustrialMedical 211110

19. IAEA  Based on 1996 Act, the present legislation does not clearly state empowerment of the Regulatory Authority to undertake enforcement actions.  In the new Law the enforcement policy and strategy have been developed.  Informal arrangements have been made with relevant government agencies, where enforcement requires the involvement of the police, Ministry of Justice or other authorities.  Based on these, and following an inspection where evident violation of regulations has been reported, the Regulatory Authority can request the operator to suspend the practice pending the restoration of an adequate level of safety.  Due to nuclear statement of the enforcement procedures in 1996 Act, the drafted new Law stated articles empowered the Regulatory Authority to undertake enforcement with well defined policy and strategy have been developed. 17/02/201619 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF RADIATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Amman, Jordan September 1 to 5 2013 Enforcement

20. IAEA 20 RAF/9/038: Training Refresher SAT training workshop, 28 April 2011, Khartoum, conducted by SNRRA 27 SNRRA One day workshop on Analysis Methodology, 28 October 2013. 14 SNRRA staff (9 Analysis team members + 5 fresh staff)

21. IAEA 21 RAF/9/038: Project Management Team National Self-Assessment Project Manager (SAPM): Mr. M Y Hamadalneel Sudanese Nuclear & Radiological Regulatory Authority Self-Assessment Project Executive Sponsor:Mr A Abdulkareem Sudanese Nuclear & Radiological Regulatory Authority Project Management Team (SNRRA) Prof. M. M.O. Ahmed, Mr M Y Hamadalneel, Mr H Hassan, Mr M Abdulkreem, Ms A Hassan, Mr Mjzoob Abuissa Project Management Team (MoH) ? Self-Assessment National Steering CommitteeQuality Management Committee

22. IAEA 22 RAF/9/038: SAT modules selected 1. Legislative and Government Responsibilities 2. Responsibilities and functions of the Regulatory Body 3. Organisation of the Regulatory Body 4. Authorisation by the Regulatory Body 5. Review and Assessment by the Regulatory Body 6. Inspection and Enforcement by the Regulatory Body 7. Development of Regulation and Guides of the Regulatory Body 8. Management System for the Regulatory Body

23. IAEA 23 RAF/9/038: SNRRA Response and Analysis Teams SAT ModuleResponseAnalysis Legislative and Government Responsibilities M Abuissa M HatimProf. M M.O. Ahmed Responsibilities and functions of the Regulatory Body I Kreem A SiddigM Ibrahim Organisation of the Regulatory Body N Yassin F AhmedS Eltigany Authorisation by the Regulatory Body A Mokhtar N SuliemanB Ahmed Review and Assessment by the Regulatory Body O Elsiddig A AbdulrahmanH Hsn Inspection and Enforcement by the Regulatory Body M Idris E BushraA Abdulkareem Development of Regulation and Guides of the Regulatory Body A Abdulkareem N NoorM Abuissa Management System for the Regulatory Body B Ahmed A AbbasM Eltay

24. IAEA 24 RAF/9/038: Progress of Modules Response and Analysis Phases for all SAT (8 Modules) completed by middle May 2011, and the national SAT report has been submitted to IAEA Project Technical Officer on 15 May 2011. Analysis has been completed and the action plan along with the SAT report has been sent to the project PMO and the TO on November 2013.

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30. IAEA 30 RAF/9/038: Challenges Initially the non-availability of key team members for the Respondent and Analysis Phases, resulting in delays and poor quality outputs. The arrangement (at the time) for information sharing, cooperation, collaboration and mechanisms between the two Regulatory Bodies. Entities within the government departments involved in some regulatory functions not actively involved in the SAT Phases. Some problems with the SAT software (merging of national SAT files, corrupt files, software constraints etc.).

31. IAEA 31 RAF/9/038: Challenges The level of depth of responses initially difference from one team to another. Lack of human resources in the Response and Analysis phases there was not enough staff available for this work.

32. IAEA 32 RAF/9/038: Benefits, outcomes Training of all relevant regulatory staff in SAT methodology Exposure of staff to IAEA standards and guides Capacity building through reviewing and analysing of legislative, regulatory and organisational processes and procedures Integration of SAT process into the strategic management process Establishment of mechanisms for closer cooperation between regulatory bodies and relevant stakeholders within the national framework Incorporation of self assessment into Quality Management System through development of policies and procedures

33. IAEA 33 RAF/9/038: Benefits, Outcomes SAT actions included in strategic, risk management and operational plans Review of country SAT report by Government Departments Implementation of SAT actions. Planning for IRRS (2012/13)

34. IAEA 34 RAF/9/038: Observations Involvement of executive management, dedicated project coordinator Release senior and key management staff for a short period to strengthen participation in project Integration of Self Assessment project, and recommendations into the strategic management processes Participation of all staff at all levels in the organization in the response and analysis phases (capacity building).

35. IAEA 35 RAF/9/038: Observations Utilization of IAEA channels for support in the implementation of the self assessment project to ensure the requirements/criteria are well understood Plenary or Colloquiums to prove project feedback to staff and to obtain key input from non participating individuals Overview on the reference documents to regulatory staff before initializing the SAT project to ensure a common understanding amongst all participants Special IAEA training course for high level/senior management government officials and/or decision makers to ensure buy-in, insight, commitment All national projects related to the regulatory functions included to ensure cooperation of various parties

36. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Implementation of activities FNRBA Technical Working Groups (TWGs) Proposal: (Technical Advisory Groups – TAGs) 36

37. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Technical Working Group #3 TWG3/NPP Group Member: Mr Husam Hasn Gibreel 37

38. IAEA Implementation of activities FNRBA/TWG3-NPP - US-NRC: Nuclear Power Plants Construction Permit Workshop, the Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA) in cooperation with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US- NRC), Mombasa, Kenya, 11 – 15/7/2011 5 Sudanese participants (including counterpart) The 3rd Planning Meeting of the FNRBA Thematic Working Group Regulatory Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Plants (TWG3-NPP), Mombasa, Kenya, 15/7/2011 38

39. IAEA Implementation of activities FNRBA/TWG3-NPP - US-NRC: Nuclear Regulations and Standards Training Workshop, organized by the Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA) in cooperation with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US-NRC) and the Ministry of Mines & Energy of Namibia, Swakopmund, Namibia, 03 – 06/09/2012 3 Sudanese participants (including counterpart) The 4th Planning Meeting of the FNRBA Thematic Working Group on Regulatory Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Plants (TWG3- NPP), Swakopmund, Namibia, 07/09/2012 39

40. IAEA Implementation of activities FNRBA/TWG3-NPP - US-NRC: Construction & Vendor Inspection Training Workshop, organized by the Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA) in cooperation with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US-NRC) and the National Nuclear Regulator of South Africa (NNR), Centurion, South Africa, 18 – 21/11/2013 Participation of the counterpart only The 5th Planning Meeting of the FNRBA Thematic Working Group on Regulatory Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Plants (TWG3-NPP), Centurion, South Africa,– 22/11/2013 40

41. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Technical Working Group #9 TWG9/EPR Group Member: Mr Mohammad Yousif Hamadalneel 41

42. IAEA Implementation of activities FNRBA/TWG9-EPR: Participation in adoption of the TWG9 ToR 2010. 1 st TWG9-EPR meeting and Exercise 2010. Hosting of the 2 nd TWG9-EPR meeting 2011. NTC on EPR-Fundamentals: National Training Course on Application of the Requirements (GS- R-2) & Guidance on Developing National Capability for Response to Nuclear or Radiological Emergencies. 42

43. IAEA Implementation of activities IAEA – FNRBA/TWG9-EPR: FNRBA TWG9 Subcommittee meeting 26-29 August 2013 Drafting Model EPR Regulations. Population of the FNRBA/TWG9-EPR website Workshop on Exercising the Response to Radiation Emergencies, Pretoria, South Africa, 10 - 13 September 2013 Emergency exercise TWG9-EPR meeting 43

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45. IAEA All the TWGs Have to…. 45

46. IAEA Coordination between FNRBA and IAEA Regular communication. Openness and transparency. Carrying the self-assessment at the national level. Implementation of joint activities, workshops, meetings to enhance the regional cooperation and networking. The use of RASIMS and the existing tools as a common information resource for the IAEA and the FNRBA, therefore, continually and consistently updating the country profile. 46

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